The Muppets Go to the Movies
1981•NR•49m•7.0•Released
TV MovieFamilyComedyMusic
In this one-hour special taped between March 9-17, 1981, Lily Tomlin and Dudley Moore join the Muppets in a tribute to film classics. Kermit the Frog hosts the program, which begins with an all-cast rendition of "Hey a Movie!" from The Great Muppet Caper.
Director
Peter Harris
Writer
Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Chris Langham
Languages
English
Studio
Jim Henson Productions
Cast
Dudley Moore
Himself
Lily Tomlin
Herself
Jim Henson
Kermit / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef / Waldorf (voice)
Frank Oz
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Lew Zealand / Pops / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Floyd Pepper (voice)
Richard Hunt
Beaker / Janice / Scooter / Sheriff / Statler (voice)
Dave Goelz
The Great Gonzo / Joe / Beauregard / Fireman (voice)
Steve Whitmire
Rizzo the Rat / The Scarlet Pimpernel / Jed (voice)
Louise Gold
Popcorn Girl (voice)
Kathryn Mullen
Gaffer / Muppet Performer (voice)
Brian Meehl
Muppet Performer (voice)
Bob Payne
Muppet Performer (voice)
Rollie Krewson
Muppet Performer (voice)
Roscoe Arbuckle
Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)
Richard Arlen
David Armstrong (archive footage) (uncredited)
Production
Company
Jim Henson Productions
Company
ABC
Company
ITC Entertainment
Company
Marble Arch Productions
Producer
Jim Henson
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